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Lin Hsiung-cheng

1888 – 1946

Taiwanese banker

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About Lin Hsiung-cheng

Lived 1888 – 1946 (aged 58). Lin Hsiung-cheng was a Chinese banker.

Lin Hsiung-cheng (; 5 November 1888 – 27 November 1946), born in Pangkio, Tamsui District, Taipeh Prefecture, Fujian-Taiwan Province, Qing Taiwan (modern-day Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan), was a Taiwanese banker and philanthropist. He was a member of the Lin Ben Yuan Family, the richest family of Taiwan in the late Qing dynasty and Japanese-ruled Era. He was the richest person of Taiwan in his time. He joined the Tongmenghui in 1904, and supported the Sun Yat-sen's revolutions as a patronage. Lin was a co-founder of the Hua Nan Bank. He also participated in other businesses such as sugar production, railroad building, or coal mining. His father was Lin Erh-kang (林爾康). His only son is Lin Ming-cheng (林明成), the current vice chairman of Hua Nan Financial Holdings.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Positions held
Member of the Constituent National Assembly
Also known as
Lin Xiongzheng

Family & relationships

Child
Lin Ming-cheng

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lin Hsiung-cheng?

Taiwanese banker (1888-1946)

When was Lin Hsiung-cheng born?

Lin Hsiung-cheng was born on 5 November 1888 in Taipei Prefecture.

When did Lin Hsiung-cheng die?

Lin Hsiung-cheng died on 27 November 1946.

What was Lin Hsiung-cheng's occupation?

Lin Hsiung-cheng was a banker.

What nationality was Lin Hsiung-cheng?

Lin Hsiung-cheng was Chinese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lin Hsiung-cheng

· Wikidata: Q6550042

· DBpedia: Lin Hsiung-cheng

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